Whiskey Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Whiskey is an alcoholic drink made from fermented grain mash. The grains that are used include barley, rye, malted barley, malted rye, wheat and corn. Typically whiskey is aged in wooden white oak barrels. In the United States corn whiskey does not need to be aged. Whiskey is prodeuced in most areas that grow grain but can differ in content and quality.

There are many types of whiskey including malt whiskey, which is made from malted barley, and grain whiskey, which can be made from any type of grains. The malts and grains can be combined many ways. A vatted malt is blended from malt whiskies from different distilleries. A pure malt or malt whiskey means it is a vatted whiskey.

Single malt whiskey is a malt whiskey from one distillery. It must be labeled single-cask to truly have the taste of that particular distillery. Blended whiskies are made from a mix of malt and grain whiskies and are often combined with neutral spirits, flavoring and caramel. Cask strength is also called barrel proof. These whiskies are quite rare and are considered the best. Most often cask strength whiskey is un-diluted. Single cask or single barrel whiskies are bottled by specialists and is labeled and numbered.

The age of whiskey is determined by the time between distillation and bottling. Whiskey does not mature in the bottle.

There are many popular drinks made with whiskey such as, Irish coffee, Rob Roy, Nixon, Black tooth grin, Jack and Coke, Mint Julip, Widow’s Cork, Irish Flag, Whiskey Sour, Rusty Nail, Old Fashioned, Northern Comfort and many more.

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Whiskey Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Beer, Wine & Liquor Stores

    ... different laws regulating liquor stores, complicating the ability to form national chains. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Personal income, consumer tastes, and entertainment trends drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective marketing and competitive pricing. ... Read More

  • 2025 Distilled Spirits Retail Sales Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts

    ... share across 4 global regions (The Americas, Europe, Asia & Oceania, Africa & Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. ... Read More

  • Spirits Producers (UK) - Industry Report

    ... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Spirits Producers (UK) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More

  • Alcohol Licensing Training Providers (UK) - Industry Report

    ... failure • Seek out the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Alcohol Licensing Training Providers (UK) report will ... Read More

  • Whisky Distillers & Blenders (UK) - Industry Report

    ... failure • Seek out the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Whisky Distillers & Blenders (UK) report will ... Read More

  • Online Alcohol Retailers (UK) - Industry Report

    ... Seek out the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Online Alcohol Retailers (UK) report will tell you the ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Western Europe

    ... costs or prices. In addition, there is a growing trend towards non-alcoholic products in beer, wine and spirits, especially among younger people (of legal drinking age). Modest on-trade growth and near stagnation in the off-trade ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Middle East and Africa

    ... many countries in the region, with high inflation and falling purchasing power, slowed growth in Middle East and Africa in 2023, with Nigeria experiencing a marked decline and South Africa seeing a much weaker sales ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Latin America

    ... inflation, sales went into decline in 2023. However, an immediate return to positive growth is expected in 2024, with health trends driving strong sales in non-alcoholic beer, and spirit-based RTDs also expected to be a ... Read More

  • Global Scotch Whisky Market 2025-2029

    ... provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest ... Read More

  • Alcoholic Drinks in Asia Pacific

    ... the dominant country market. Growth in 2023 was also subdued, with Japan and Vietnam in decline and China only seeing a relatively weak recovery. Year-on-year growth rates will gradually improve over the forecast period, with ... Read More

  • Global US Whiskey Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... US Whiskey is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 3640.8 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.9% during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the global US Whiskey market. ... Read More

  • Spirits in Canada: ISIC 1551

    ... 1551 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key ... Read More

  • 2025 Global Distilleries Industry (2031 Outlook)

    ... data for a three-year historical trend (2019-2022), a three-year forecast estimate trends (2023-2025), and a five-year outlook projection (2026-2031) for 46 countries. Written analyis is featured in each report on 1) market definitions, 2) market ... Read More

  • Distilleries

    ... Suntory (Japan). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven primarily by trends in alcohol consumption and personal income. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and strong distribution channels. Large companies have advantages in brand ... Read More

  • United States of America Beverages Consumption Trends and Forecasts Tracker, Q3 2024 (Dairy and Soy Drinks, Alcoholic Drinks, Soft Drinks and Hot Drinks)

    ... drinks, dairy drinks, hot drinks and alcoholic drinks is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry performance and developments on a quarterly basis. Scope Top line consumption volumes for Q3-2024 vs Q3-2023, ... Read More

  • Japan Beverages Consumption Trends and Forecasts Tracker, Q3 2024 (Dairy and Soy Drinks, Alcoholic Drinks, Soft Drinks and Hot Drinks)

    ... alcoholic drinks is an essential tool for keeping up-to-date with the latest industry performance and developments on a quarterly basis. Scope Top line consumption volumes for Q3-2024 vs Q3-2023, moving annual totals (MAT), full year ... Read More

  • Liquor Wholesaling in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

    ... consumption, including trends in real household discretionary incomes, health consciousness, and consumer tastes and preferences. Wholesale bypass and competition among downstream retailers have also influenced the performance of liquor wholesalers. Despite this, revenue is expected ... Read More

  • Brazil Spirits - Market Assessment and Forecasts to 2028

    ... a CAGR of 18.3%. In volume terms, the sector is expected to grow from 956.6 million liters in 2023 to 1,184.3 million liters in 2028, registering a CAGR of 4.4%. Specialty spirits is the largest ... Read More

  • Spirits in Germany: ISIC 1551

    ... 1551 market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key ... Read More

  • Whisky: World Trade, Markets and Competitors

    ... a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in $ of +7.9% in the period 2001-2008 and of +2.6% in the period 2009-2024. In the 2025-2028 scenario, world trade of Whisky is expected to have a CAGR ... Read More

  • Whisky - International Trade in Q3-2024:Top Markets' Performance by Major Competitors

    ... in the first 3 quarters of 2024 world trade of Whisky recorded a year-over-year decrease of -11.6% in $. As regards major competitors, in the first 3 quarters of 2024 Italy recorded the best result ... Read More

  • Distilleries in Canada - Industry Market Research Report

    ... high excise taxes have aided in slowing growth and have been an impediment to expansion. Despite this, solid growth in demand for Canadian products in the United States and a boom in craft spirits consumption ... Read More

  • Whisky Production in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

    ... only be produced in Scotland according to strict regulatory standards, which restricts the supply of Scotch whisky and increases premiumisation. growing popularity of whisky has enticed a number of new distillers into the market recently, ... Read More

  • Online Beer, Wine and Liquor Sales in Australia - Industry Market Research Report

    ... decade. As consumers increasingly shop online, the industry's product lines are diversifying and competition is increasing. Demand has risen at an average annual rate of 13.4% through the five years to 2022-23, with revenue reaching ... Read More

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